- present tense form of generate (3rd person singular).
generates
Example Sentences
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Today, the cloud business generates about $2.9 billion in annual revenue, up from less than $100 million when Bates arrived, and is growing at more than 30% a year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Huskeys generates annual contract revenue in a six-figure dollar range, which gives investors an indication of recurring subscription revenue over 12 months, according to a company representative.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Sometimes the mere mention of crypto generates an almost visceral reaction.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
The clash generates strong mechanical ground vibrations, or seismic waves, that propagate thousands of kilometres from the origin.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
But what is the engine that generates natural variation in the wild?
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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